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RVC offers new postgraduate care and education internship
"This new programme is a great opportunity for all vets with a passion for primary care and shelter medicine in particular" - Louise Allum.
The course will develop students' skills in teaching and research.

A new course for practising veterinary surgeons with an interest in primary care and shelter medicine has been announced by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC).

The first of its kind in the UK, the course is a Post Graduate Diploma in Primary and Accessible Care and Education Internship (PG Dip PACE), and will develop learners' skills in teaching and research within a practical setting. 

Consisting of four modules over the course of a year: shelter medicine, primary care practice, foundations in veterinary education and practice-based research, the course will provide learners with the opportunity to learn how to teach the next generation of veterinary students.  

Set to begin in August 2022, the course is aimed at veterinary surgeons who have been in practice for at least two years, and applicants will need to be a member of the RCVS.

Louise Allum, course director, and head vet at the RVC Shelter Medicine Programme, said: “The ideal candidates will have been in practice for at least two years and are now looking to develop their careers. 

“If you are a vet in your practice who all the extra-mural studies (EMS) students follow, or you are always identifying and suggesting ways to improve your practice, this course could help you further develop your skills in these areas.”

Vice principal for Learning, Teaching and Assessment at the RVC, Professor Adrian Boswood, added: “Clinical internship training has previously been targeted at interns wishing to focus on speciality practice. 

“We were keen to develop an internship that offered a deeper understanding and broader experience of primary and accessible care while developing expertise in education; allowing these interns to share their enthusiasm for practice with the next generation of vets.”

For further information, including how to apply, visit rvc.uk.com/PG-Dip-PACE, or for general enquiries, contact Louise Allum on lallum@rcv.ac.uk 

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.